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Your journal, with music

Capture moments through music.

A suggested prompt. Your words. A song that fits. Your days, saved with feeling.

10% of proceeds go to mental health charities
Suggested prompt
Daily Moment, once a day.
One song
A shortcut back to the day.
Preview
iOS
Trace first screen
Song search screen
Daily Moment Quick notes Mood Gratitude Search Timeline
How it works

Built for real life.

One suggested prompt. Your words. A song.

01
Open Trace

A suggested prompt shows up. Answer now or later.

02
Write a little

Write a little or a lot. It’s your space.

03
Pick a song

Pick the track that fits. Later it brings the day back.

04
Revisit your timeline

Search by lyrics, title, or your words. Switch views anytime.

The song anchor.

Photos show what happened. Text explains it. Music brings the feeling back. That’s why each day ends with a song.

Pick something obvious or something private. Both feel right.
No “perfect track” pressure. Choosing is the point.
Later, search by song and return in seconds.
Example
“What did you almost say, but didn’t?”

Your answer can be two lines. You’re not writing for an audience. You’re leaving a breadcrumb for future you.

Features

Small set of tools. Big impact.

Capture the day. Find it later.

Daily Moment (suggested prompt)

A suggested prompt that waits for you.

Quick notes when you need them

Catch a line, an idea, a memory. Before it slips.

Mood + gratitude, kept simple

A couple taps when words don’t come. Still part of your timeline.

Search that works

Search by song, title, or text. Find the day fast.

Aesthetic that stays out of the way

Warm canvas, soft edges, readable type. Calm, not precious.

Built for ownership

Your entries are yours. Period.

Modes
Switch views based on how you remember.

Some days you want a list. Other days you want a grid of album covers. Or you just want a calendar to jump to a date and move on.

List
Grid
Calendar
Grid view of moments
Search by song, title, or your own words.
Screens

Beautiful, calm design.

Focus on writing. Everything else steps back.

Main timeline view
Main timeline view
All moments list view
All moments list view
Daily Moment writing screen
Daily Moment writing screen
Easy to read by design.

Good type matters when you’re here every day. Two families keep the layout calm and the writing clear.

Headings are calm and clear.
Body text has room to breathe.
Buttons feel intentional without the noise.
Moment detail screen
What people say

A habit you keep.

Low pressure. High recall. Personal.

“I wanted a journal that didn’t feel like homework. The song part is what makes it stick.”

- Aidan

“It’s the first journaling habit I’ve kept without a streak. I miss days and it doesn’t punish me.”

- Melissa

“The timeline becomes a soundtrack. Months later, a song brings the day back.”

- Ro
Why it sticks
Music is memory glue.

Most journal apps ask a lot. Trace asks for one song. That’s often easier than finding the “right words.”

Less friction means more entries.
The timeline becomes worth revisiting.
You’re writing for you, not a feed.
Small promise
Calm by design. No streak pressure. Just a small daily touchpoint.
Privacy

You own your words.

Private by default. Always.

No selling. No creepy incentives.

Your entries aren’t “content.” They’re personal. This promise is easy to find, not buried.

We don’t sell your data.
Ever. Not “anonymized.” Not “partners.” Not later.
Your account exists to save your work.
The journal is stored only once you create an account, so you control what’s kept.
Clear policies, readable language.
The goal is trust without theatrics. If something changes, it’s communicated plainly.
Onboarding screen
Ready when you are

Start small. Keep it personal.

If journaling apps felt heavy, Trace is lighter. It’s built for normal days and real schedules.

10% of proceeds go to mental health charities
By downloading, you agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.
What you’ll do
Answer the suggested prompt, when it fits.
Choose a song that fits the day.
Revisit your timeline later when you want context.
A small principle

The product should never be louder than the person using it.

FAQ

Simple answers.

Is Trace a music app or a journal? +
A journal first. The song is the anchor that brings the day back. Write a little or a lot, then pick a track.
Do I need Apple Music or Spotify? +
No. You can still write and keep moments. Music search works without connecting a streaming service.
What if I miss a day? +
Nothing breaks. The suggested prompt will still be there. Add notes, moods, or gratitude whenever you want.
Is my writing used to train AI? +
No. Your writing stays yours.
Can I export my entries? +
Not yet. Export is on the roadmap, but it isn’t available today.
Is there a free tier? +
Yes. You can add as many entries as you want. To view entries older than 7 days, upgrade to $3.99/month or $39.99/year.